Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority

07/05/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/05/2024 06:26

Equinor – Smeaheia CCS – consent for exploration drilling

Equinor - Smeaheia CCS - consent for exploration drilling

The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has given Equinor consent for exploration drilling in blocks 32/4 and 32/7 in the North Sea. The consent applies to the drilling of appraisal wells in connection with carbon capture and storage.

Published: 05 July 2024

Operator: Equinor

Production licence: 002

Well name: 32/7-1, 32/7-U-1 and 32/4-4

Water depth: around 300 metres

Geographical coordinates:

32/7-1 (Gamma)

  • 60° 27′ 50.08″N
  • 04° 04′ 30.93″E

32/7-U-1 (Gamma pilot)

  • 60° 27′ 49.10″N
  • 04° 04′ 30.85″E

32/4-4 (Alpha)

  • 60° 44′ 27.28″N
  • 04° 09′ 19.64″E

Facility:Deepsea Stavanger

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